Saskatchewan’s 2025-26 Anglers Guide is now available online, providing fishing enthusiasts with up-to-date regulations and best practices for the upcoming season.
The digital guide offers anglers access to important information on fishing regulations, catch limits, special restrictions on certain waterbodies, and guidelines for catch-and-release practices. It also includes details on preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. The guide can be downloaded to mobile devices for easy reference, and printed copies will be available in early May at government field offices, select retail locations, and most provincial park offices.
"The new Anglers Guide is one sign of spring in Saskatchewan that so many of us look forward to," said Environment Minister Travis Keisig. "It is also an important way that anglers can make sure they are up to date on the rules and regulations before heading out to experience our world-class fishing opportunities."
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The opening dates for the new angling season vary by region: May 5 in the southern management zone, May 15 in the central management zone, and May 25 in the northern management zone.
Anglers aged 16 and older must purchase a licence to fish in Saskatchewan, except for Saskatchewan seniors aged 65 and older. Saskatchewan and Canadian resident Armed Forces veterans who were honourably discharged are eligible for free licences upon verification. Licences can be purchased online at any time and stored digitally.
Saskatchewan also offers two Free Fishing Weekends, when both residents and visitors can fish without a licence in provincial waterbodies outside of national parks. These weekends are scheduled for July 12-13, 2025, and February 14-16, 2026. However, all other regulations, including possession limits, still apply during these periods.
For more information or to purchase a fishing licence, visit saskatchewan.ca/fishing.
